Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies

March 5, 2026

Dr. Selby is one of the medical directors for Breckenridge Ski Patrol. She presented on common cardiac and respiratory emergencies with the considerations of cold weather and high altitude. Discussion included providing differential diagnoses based an a set of signs and symptoms. Discussed the Denver Metro Protocols regarding BLS and ALS medication interventions, including aspirin, albuterol, epinephrine IM. Presented some wave form capnography and ECG images to discuss. This was an in-person training where participants could engage in conversation and ask questions with real-time answers.

Target Audience

Breckenridge Ski Patrol

Learning Objectives

Pre-hospital patient care of acute cardiac arrest

Considerations for Cold environment, high altitude

Differential diagnoses 

BLS and ALS medication administration per Denver Metro Protocols

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
    • 0.25 NCCP-ARV: Capnography
  • 1.00 Cardio
    • 0.25 NCCP-Cardio: Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • 0.50 NCCP-Cardio: Cardiac Arrest
    • 0.25 NCCP-Cardio: Post-Resuscitation Care
Course opens: 
03/05/2026
Course expires: 
03/05/2026
Event starts: 
03/05/2026 - 17:30
Event ends: 
03/05/2026 - 18:45
Cost:
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Dillon, CO
United States
+1 (970) 513-5715

A-Frame, 2nd Floor North

Dr. Sasha Selby, MD

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG).

Available Credit

  • 0.25 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
    • 0.25 NCCP-ARV: Capnography
  • 1.00 Cardio
    • 0.25 NCCP-Cardio: Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • 0.50 NCCP-Cardio: Cardiac Arrest
    • 0.25 NCCP-Cardio: Post-Resuscitation Care

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